Press Release

Correctional officers stop remand person in custody attacking staff member

​Officers of the Escort and Support Group of the Correctional Services Department stopped a male remand person in custody attacking a staff member today (May 27).

At 5.09pm today, a 29-year-old male remand person in custody suddenly became emotional and attacked a correctional officer inside a lift of the Magistrates' Courts. Officers at the scene immediately stopped the assailant and called for reinforcement.

During the incident, the officer being attacked sustained injury to his eye. After examination and treatment by the Medical Officer at the institution hospital, he was referred to a public hospital for further treatment. The assailant sustained injury to his chest. He did not need to be sent to a public hospital after examination and treatment by the institution Medical Officer.

The case has been reported to the Police for investigation.

The assailant was remanded for the offence of possession of a dangerous drug in May 2024.

Ends/Monday, May 27, 2024
Issued at HKT 21:30